There are many accolades to describe Dubai! Home to 200 nationalities, Dubai is the center of trade, innovation, and technology in the UAE. Ranked as one of the top 20 safest cities, Dubai has taken center stage in fostering knowledge exchange and a landscape of modern architecture. An 8 hour flight from most cities around the world, Dubai’s strategic location makes it the leading Middle East city to do business in (World Bank) and 7th most influential city in the world (Forbes).
Dubai’s welcoming atmosphere, rich tradition, and continuous innovation is spearheaded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under his leadership, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center was awarded the Middle East’s Leading Exhibition and Convention Centre in 2017 and a recipient of Middle East’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre. This expansive venue can accommodate up to 20,000 delegates!
Let’s not forget other unique venues…
Meydan, home to the world’s richest horse race.
Armani Pavilion, sits at the base of the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa
Home to two of the world’s tallest hotels, Dubai has an extensive yet affordable lieu of stunning hotels. The new Gevora Hotel replaces the JW Marriott Marquis with 75-storey property, 528 rooms as well as five restaurants offering international and local cuisines. In short, with over 700 hotel offerings, it is expected to increase to 132,000 rooms by the end of 2019. With a commitment to customer service, design, and a commitment to sustainability, Dubai is able to accommodate any meeting sizes now and into the future.
Looking to the future, Dubai will be hosting for the first time the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2020 at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in coordination with UAE Space Agency. Coincidentally, UAE will be launching the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) in 2020. Dubai’s recognition as the top Middle East destination for association meetings encourages knowledge exchange, groundbreaking research, and continuous innovation.
